W. Robert Horner, 91, of North Port, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

Maria Tymiak, 91, of North Port, Fla., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at her home. She was born in Ukraine, the daughter of Stephan and Julia (nee Skirka) Chrobak. Maria married Sydir Michael Tymiak while studying Pharmacy in Graz, … Find out how to read more online.

John D. Joynt, 71, of North Port, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at home. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory Port Charlotte, Fla., Chapel. … Find out how to read more online.

Robert A. Jockers, 80, of Moon Township, Pa., and North Port, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, surrounded by his family. Dr. Jockers graduated from the University Of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and practiced in Pittsburgh, Pa., and … Find out how to read more online.

Shawn Tower, 48, of Box Elder, S.D., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at home, after a valiant five-year fight with cancer. He was born Aug. 7, 1964. Shawn worked for Target for over 20 years, beginning in high school, … Find out how to read more online.

Felix Manuel Diaz-Padilla, 74, of North Port, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. Arrangements are by Ewing Funeral Home, Venice, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

Roland Piper of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was the former Executive Director for the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. His work was driven by his belief in the hope of recovery from … Find out how to read more online.

Phyllis Bodine Penrose, 81, of North Port, Fla., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. She was born April 21, 1932, in Morristown, N.J., to Floyd and Caroline Law. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Milton “Sweet Thing” Penrose; daughters, … Find out how to read more online.

Phyllis Bodine Penrose, 81, of North Port, Fla., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. She was born April 21, 1932, in Morristown, N.J., to Floyd and Caroline Law. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Milton “Sweet Thing” Penrose; daughters, … Find out how to read more online.

Tsilia Madorskaya, 74, of North Port, Fla., passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. She was born Jan. 22, 1939. Tsilia was the beloved wife of Vladimir; loving, giving, devoted mother of Margarita and Marina; doting and inspiring grandmother of Gary; … Find out how to read more online.

Keith W. Kepner, 54, of North Port, Fla., passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Arrangements are by Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory of North Port. … Find out how to read more online.

David L. Wright, 79, of North Port, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the La Casa Club House, 300 El Prado W, North Port, FL … Find out how to read more online.

Margaret C. Groppi, 70, of North Port, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was born Dec. 30, 1942, in Paterson, N.J., to Robert and Clara Mott. Margaret has resided in North Port for 22 years, after moving from … Find out how to read more online.

Cinda L. Amato, 70, of North Port, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was born Sept. 13, 1942, in Rochester, N.Y. Cinda moved to North Port in 2000 from Rochester. She enjoyed the 12 years she worked at … Find out how to read more online.

Richard W. Ray, 82, of Venice, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. Arrangements are by ICS Cremation and Funerals, Inc., Harbour Heights, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

James C. Abercrombie III, 35, of North Port, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He was born July 17, 1977, in Birmingham, Ala., to James C. and Sandra (nee Lange) Abercrombie Jr. James moved to the area in 1987 … Find out how to read more online.

Dr. Edward J. Colman Jr., 83, retired Superintendent of Schools, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born in Dorchester, Mass., the son of Edward J. Colman and Eleanor J. (nee McDonough) Colman. Edward was the husband of Ruth … Find out how to read more online.

Nicholas A. Pelachyk, 93, of Warm Mineral Springs, Fla., passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Mayfield, Pa. Nicholas came to Warm Mineral Springs in 1989, from Morristown, N.J., where he worked for the … Find out how to read more online.

Robert William Kerns, 55, of Venice, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was the son of John Kerns and Pamela (nee Goodger) Casertano, born May 7, 1957, in Queens, N.Y. Robert attended Forest Hills High School and participated … Find out how to read more online.

Raymond E. “Ray” Jensen, 85, of North Port, Fla., passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from complications of cancer. He was the son of Eigel Holme Jensen and Ruth M. Johns, born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Ray attended Grover Cleveland High … Find out how to read more online.

Christina Ann “Tina” Gabriel, 66, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013, surrounded by her family at Venice Regional Medical Center in Venice, Fla.; she was 11 days shy of her 67th birthday. Tina was born March 24, 1946, in Brooklyn, … Find out how to read more online.

Donald E. Sundeen, 85, of North Port, Fla., passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte, Fla. He was born March 28, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to North Port from Lansing, Mich., in 1992. … Find out how to read more online.

Robert “Bobby” Ballard, 52, of North Port, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. He resided in North Port for nine years and passed in Sarasota, Fla. Bobby worked as a mechanic and construction worker at Labor Finders in Port … Find out how to read more online.

John D. Walters, 66, of North Port, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013. He was born Nov. 5, 1946, in Erie, Pa., and moved to this area in 2011 from North Canton, Ohio. Mr. Walters was a retired Superintendent … Find out how to read more online.

Susan Elaine Steel, 56, of North Port, Fla., passed away Friday, April 19, 2013. She was born Oct. 18, 1956, in Cushing, Okla., to Loren Dean and Dorothy Pearl Davis. Susan previously lived in Oklahoma, and moved to North Port … Find out how to read more online.

John Mosca, 87, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at his residence in North Port, Fla. He was born Jan. 13, 1926, in Troy, N.Y., to Antonio Mosca and Carmella Castiglione Mosca. John came to the Florida Keys from Latham, … Find out how to read more online.

Donald Louis Richetti, 82, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of Jamestown, N.Y., passed away peacefully Sunday, April 14, 2013, at home. He was born in Jamestown to Nicholas M. and Angeline (nee Palace) Richetti. Donald was a Staff Sergeant … Find out how to read more online.

Francis R. Stanley, 89, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of Marshfield, Mass., passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013. He was born Oct. 13, 1923, in Boston, Mass., to William and Catherine (nee McGrath) Stanley. Francis was a gunnery sergeant … Find out how to read more online.

Leroy E. James, 76, of North Port, Fla., passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. Arrangements are by Paul Schelm Funeral Home, Lake Suzy, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

Dawn M. Ray, 82, of North Port, Fla., passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. Arrangements are by National Cremation Society of Port Charlotte, Fla. … Find out how to read more online.

Joyce D. Shelley, 65, of North Port, Fla., passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. She was born Feb. 22, 1948, in ­­­Wheeling, W.Va. Joyce was a customer service specialist with Becton Dickinson in Sparks, Md. She and her beloved husband … Find out how to read more online.

Patricia T. Maher, 76, of North Port, Fla., and formerly of Denver, Colo., died Sunday, March 31, 2013. She was born in Chicago, Ill., March 6, 1937. Patricia was a file clerk for Western Electric in Chicago, until she married … Find out how to read more online.

Donald R. Cox, 72, of North Port, Fla., passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Port Charlotte, Fla., Chapel. … Find out how to read more online.

Joseph E. Kerekes, 85, of North Port, Fla., passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. He was born May 10, 1927, in Lorain, Ohio. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and served during World War II. He was a … Find out how to read more online.

Gordon Bither, 87, of North Port, Fla., passed away to God, Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was born Jan. 4, 1926. After high school in Sandwich, Mass., he attended extension classes at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Ind. Gordon is survived … Find out how to read more online.

Josefina Bebeau, 68, of North Port, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013. She was born Aug. 28, 1944, in Mexico City, Mexico. Josefina worked for Publix as a cashier for 18 years, and worked in all three stores in … Find out how to read more online.

Ernest A. “Ernie” McGraw, 85, of Venice, Fla., and formerly of Youngsville, Pa., passed away at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice. He was born April 5, 1927, in Triumph Township, Warren County, Pa., the son of Robert E. McGraw and … Find out how to read more online.

William Fritz Meiner, 87, of North Port, Fla., passed away peacefully Monday, March 18, 2013, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y., April 7, 1925, to William and Hermine Meiner. William attended Curtis High School and … Find out how to read more online.

Karen A. Hardin, 58, of North Port, Fla., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. She was born July 27, 1954, in Tyler, Texas, and moved to North Port 12 years ago … Find out how to read more online.

Gabriel Gonzalez, 54, of North Port, Fla., passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at Farley Funeral Home, North Port Chapel. Burial will be at 5:30 p.m. at … Find out how to read more online.